Georgia: The Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili, together with the Prime Minister of Georgia, visited the renovated Batumi International Airport. He also got acquainted with the new airport expansion project.
The rehabilitation of the runway in Batumi Airport, which included a capital upgrade of artificial cover in critical areas for 1 km, and the number of aircrafts doubled, which allows the airport to accommodate 9 medium-sized aircraft and 1 helicopter at the same time.
It is worth noting that the expansion of passport control areas in passenger reception and flight area and additional terminal entrance area are also planned this year.
Notably, TAV Georgia, the management company of Tbilisi and Batumi International Airports in Batumi, 25 million in planned and implemented infrastructure works in the last year. Investment of the amount of GEL is taken into account.
The Minister of Economy and sustainable development noted, “Batumi and Adjara as a whole is Georgia’s growing resort destination. By the end of 2025, for the first time in history, the annual passenger train at Batumi International Airport will exceed the record – 1.2 million. In the 8 months of 2025, Batumi International Airport served 840,893 passengers, up by 32%, compared to last year’s similar figure, and increased flight frequency by 45 percent.
According to the Minister, Currently, 22 airlines on 24 airlines fly at Batumi Airport, with a frequency of about 160 per week. In light of a growing trend, the airport infrastructure needs increased sustainability and expansion.
” Batumi International Airport has the highest rates of passenger train growth among international airports in the country,” – said Mariam Kvrivishvili.
According to him, the Ministry of Economy is actively working with TAV Georgia to ensure that Batumi Airport continues to be stable and develop according to market demands.
It should be noted that the company TAV Georgia has also acquired additional equipment for the proper functioning of Batumi International Airport.
